Overly Provocative Attire Is Still A Bad Idea

I strongly support all efforts in preventing sexual assault, severe penalties for the perpetrators and support for the victims. I have submitted a number of letters to The Courant on this subject, but I cannot fully agree with the Sept. 28 article "Video: 'Not Asking for It'" [Page 1].

The video campaign is essentially saying that women take no responsibility for outlandishly sexual dressing, that they can wear a see-through blouse or go sans underwear because they have the right to dress in anything that "makes them happy."

Do they not believe that waving a red flag in front of a bull is risky business? Why be the tease -- are people so naïve that if a guy responds in an unacceptable way, they’re surprised? While a majority of men accept the "new rules," others may be perverts or criminally inclined without regard to the consequences, resulting in a tragic outcome.

Why do you think fathers have always asked the question before their daughter left on a date: "Is that what you're wearing?" It's because they know how men think and you only have one time to make a good first impression.